The
Mentorship Package
is offered to individuals and families that are looking to start/improve their
own small/ hobby livestock farming operation, and would like assistance
in setting up their farms. CornerStone
Farm Mentorship Program - is a process whereby beginning farmers
learn from our farm experience in order to assist them with livestock/farm business
management challenges. Drawing upon our experiences and a willingness to share
information; the small farmer/hobby farmer learns key operational skills,
develops clarification to farm management challenges and obtains general support
and guidance. Mentoring is also a means of raising self-esteem and the
level of confidence needed to be a success. Planning
and Managing for Stewardship - Integrated into much of CornerStone
Farm's work is an overall planning value that considers four main resources of
the "whole" -- farmland, environment, people and money -- and their interrelationships;
which translates into practical techniques for planning and managing farming operations. Purpose
of the Mentoring Program - The purpose of the CornerStone
Farm Mentorship Program is to provide a source of guidance to beginning
small/hobby farmers interested in learning or improving their livestock
farming skills and enhancing their operations.
Program
Objective - To equip the small/hobby farmer with basic knowledge
through hands-on experience to livestock farming operations.
Length
of Mentoring Program - This includes a minimum of three
nights stay which will provide a basic overview of all livestock operations offered
on the farm. Longer stays will concentrate on particular areas of interest to
the beginning farmer. Lodging and meals are provided. Ongoing
Support - To the best of our ability and experience, we will continue
to support and offer guidance once you have completed the program.
 The
Basic Mentorship Package
Includes:
| Activities |
t Animal husbandry
for: | The basic care of farm animals |
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-Goats | -
nutrition, housing, predators | | |
* | -Poultry |
- pasturing,
poisonous plants | | | * | -Dairy
cows | - breeding, parturition |
| | * | -Donkeys/horses | -
basics in veterinary care | | |
* | -Hair
sheep | - basic operational costs |
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Farm maintenance | The basic care of farm property | | | |
- fencing: types and mending | | | |
- cleaning facilities | | | | -
basic tractor equipment needs | | | | | | | t
Household maintenance | The basic care of the farmhouse | | | |
- cleaning | | | | -
meals | | | |
- farm byproducts (eggs, cheese,
etc.) | | | t
Gardening and Canning | In
2009, we will be adding backyard gardening and canning to our mentorship program.
| | Stay | Minimum
3 nights stay required | | Meals |
Country Breakfast, Light Lunch, & Evening Dinner | What
people are saying ...Beyond our expectations!!
Your generousity and farming livestock knowledge is amazing. Chores were wonderful
(to learn about the animals).We appreciate the lessons, instructions, and your
trusting us to perform daily tasks on your livestock. Thank you both! May God's
blessing continue to pour out on CornerStone Farms.
Love in Christ, For
Christ _______Dale & Christine, Lindsey

Just a belated thank you for our great time at your place. We really enjoyed ourselves
and appreciated your teaching.
Warmly, ____________________Alexandra
and Marty - 
We
had a wonderful time, so much to see and learn. With the mentorship, we got a
lot of info for the future for our own hobby farm we want. Ward and Barb are excellent
teachers. We had a ball. We will come again for sure. I LOVE
the goats, keep their names. - Casey - Ken and Stacey & Family 
What
a blessing you all have been in our lives. Thank you for opening your home and
sharing your farm knowledge with us. To have the opportunity to explore livestock
farming through your mentorship program was priceless. We each came away from
your program more informed about the animals (no more flashcards) we're interested
in ... many, many thanks. We'll miss you all and your special animals!
Franklin,
Amy & Andrew, Paul 
1st
let me tell you what a wonderful time we all had this past weekend on your farm!
Thanks for opening up your home to us & teaching us so much. We are all excited
about our future in goating & the girls were so excited when we shared our
plans to get the does/kids of the goats they loved so much. Christian
&Tom 
We had a wonderful time farming with all your babies. We have not stopped talking
about all we did in such short a time and learned so much. I appreciate all the
hands on opportunities that we all had. Also, the one on one for most of the day
allowed me to focus on each task and lesson. Thank you for
the step by step approach. What the weekend at your home did for me is raise my
confidence level. I came home believing I could handle goats, sheep and maybe
some other livestock. They are the right temperament and personality. Now I need
to transfer that to maintaining alpaca as well. Thus, more research is in order.
Thank you again for offering this type of program for aspiring farmers and ranchers.
Lots of smiles, -------------------------------Darlene,
Brittany and family
Mentorship
Rate
The Basic Mentorship Package
is offered year round. $185.00* per night Single occupancy $230.00*
per night Double occupancy
$95.00 charge will be added for
an additional adult person per room per night stay. Maximum three persons per
room. Cot provided for children at $25.00 per night.
*Based
on three night stay. Additional nights can be added at a reduced rate calculated
on length of stay. Discounts: * Clergy * Teachers *
Military * Senior Citizens * Pre-pay discount
of 5% applies to the Mentorship package for three nights or
more. Must be paid by check or money order two weeks prior to your arrival. *
Children under five years of age are welcome free.
Ages six to ten receive a discount of 25% off,
when booking 2 rooms (discount does not apply to cot charge). Children ten and
older pay full price. A cot can be placed in rooms for children under ten years
of age with an adult. Well-behaved and well mannered children welcome. Please
see Policies
for further explanation on all restrictions and cancellation. Payment:
Charges (VISA, MasterCard), personal checks, traveler's checks, money orders and
cash accepted for deposit and final balance.  of
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